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Zorro Year One Volume 2 TPB
Spinning out of the novel by Isabel Allende! Following the opening origin arc, Matt Wagner continues to explore the early adventures of el Zorro! A new love interest, the lovely Lolita, is introduced as Zorro continues to be hounded by the military men that he's made to look so foolish and incompetent. Illustrated by Cezar Rezik and Francesco Francavilla and featuring a complete cover gallery.
299 pages, Paperback
First published March 3, 2010
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Matt Wagner
967 books231 followersMatt Wagner is an American comic book writer and artist. In addition to his creator-owned series' Mage and Grendel, he has also worked on comics featuring The Demon and Batman as well as such titles as Sandman Mystery Theatre and Trinity, a DC Comics limited series featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
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May 26, 2024
Here we have the kind of romance and adventure we expect from Zorro …
A runaway carriage with the beautiful Latina trapped inside.
On top of the carriage, fierce swordplay between Zorro and an imposter dressed like him.
In all the turmoil, Zorro’s mask is pulled off and she sees who he really is.
🎨 The art is again well done. These renderings here are more detailed and precise. The color appears more vivid. On the other hand, the art in the first book had a great deal of flash and movement. It too had its moments 🎨
It’s like watching an entertaining Zorro movie ⚔️
On to Book Three 🗡️
A runaway carriage with the beautiful Latina trapped inside.
On top of the carriage, fierce swordplay between Zorro and an imposter dressed like him.
In all the turmoil, Zorro’s mask is pulled off and she sees who he really is.
🎨 The art is again well done. These renderings here are more detailed and precise. The color appears more vivid. On the other hand, the art in the first book had a great deal of flash and movement. It too had its moments 🎨
It’s like watching an entertaining Zorro movie ⚔️
On to Book Three 🗡️
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December 6, 2021
If you need a review by a Zorro expert, or a historical accuracy expert, or a Spanish speaker* or stuntman or fencer*, well, this isn't the review for you. I'm none of those things (*although I can mumble a few phrases in Spanish, and can use a foil adequately enough for college JV.) If, however, you believe in justice, honor, and that black is slimming, you have come to the right place.
Issues 1-8 of the Matt Wagner production of Zorro comics was quite wonderful, and brought us through both Don Diego de la Vega's youth and initial handful of adventures as "the Fox".
This volume collects issues 9-13*, following a change in artists (okay, okay, it is REALLY 9 through 14, but the edition I borrowed had a misprint of Chapter 13 twice). We find the military alcalde (mayor) of the pueblo of Los Angeles has a new, talented master-at-arms and hints to undiscovered vein of gold on the property of the Vegas' neighbors, the Pulidos. Zorro notices the alcalde's attempts to gain the land and investigates, but has complications from alter ego's life: Diego's father Alejandro is weary of his son's 'fiestas and carousing' and is playing the matchmaker for Diego -- with Don Pulido's daughter! And fear not, Readers, for Zorro's old enemy Sergeant Gonzalez is aching to take Zorro down as well.
The new artistic team does well -- the first volume by Francesco Francavilla and colorist Adriano Lucas has a watercolor/impressionistic feel that was pretty fantastic; Cezar Razek and Salvatore Aiala have opted for finer lines and brighter colors (in daylight at least!) that provide a product just as strong. The story is tighter as well, without moving back and forth between two time-frames.
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Issues 1-8 of the Matt Wagner production of Zorro comics was quite wonderful, and brought us through both Don Diego de la Vega's youth and initial handful of adventures as "the Fox".
This volume collects issues 9-13*, following a change in artists (okay, okay, it is REALLY 9 through 14, but the edition I borrowed had a misprint of Chapter 13 twice). We find the military alcalde (mayor) of the pueblo of Los Angeles has a new, talented master-at-arms and hints to undiscovered vein of gold on the property of the Vegas' neighbors, the Pulidos. Zorro notices the alcalde's attempts to gain the land and investigates, but has complications from alter ego's life: Diego's father Alejandro is weary of his son's 'fiestas and carousing' and is playing the matchmaker for Diego -- with Don Pulido's daughter! And fear not, Readers, for Zorro's old enemy Sergeant Gonzalez is aching to take Zorro down as well.
The new artistic team does well -- the first volume by Francesco Francavilla and colorist Adriano Lucas has a watercolor/impressionistic feel that was pretty fantastic; Cezar Razek and Salvatore Aiala have opted for finer lines and brighter colors (in daylight at least!) that provide a product just as strong. The story is tighter as well, without moving back and forth between two time-frames.
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March 27, 2024
The Heart of Zorro
A good continuation of the series. Good artwork and action. Though there were fewer fights than I would have liked, the story was good.
Diego has done such a great job of presenting himself as a pompous, spoiled rich kid that his own father, and his father's best friend (who has a daughter Diego's age), all think that is all their I'd to him. As Zerro, his reputation proceeds his to the point that most will run rather than fight him. However, both these worlds are about to collide. Can Zorro/Diego maintain their double life?
I like the book, but so far, Zorro has been two steps ahead of everyone else. I would like to see him face a worthy challenger. I also think the side characters should have a bit more development as well.
A good continuation of the series. Good artwork and action. Though there were fewer fights than I would have liked, the story was good.
Diego has done such a great job of presenting himself as a pompous, spoiled rich kid that his own father, and his father's best friend (who has a daughter Diego's age), all think that is all their I'd to him. As Zerro, his reputation proceeds his to the point that most will run rather than fight him. However, both these worlds are about to collide. Can Zorro/Diego maintain their double life?
I like the book, but so far, Zorro has been two steps ahead of everyone else. I would like to see him face a worthy challenger. I also think the side characters should have a bit more development as well.
March 25, 2023
An excellent continuation of the story started in year one. This collection sort of reimagines the original story by Johnston McCulley. It takes its cues from the first volume’s adaptation of the Allende book, and carries it forward to alter that story’s events. I love the original McCulley story, but this is a very good amalgamation of the two. I really enjoyed this.
December 18, 2021
A solid story that is somewhat let down by the art. The covers and a black and white sketch in every 'book' by better artists tease what might have been with a better artist. Still the writing is strong enough and fun enough to make this wort a read.
May 11, 2025
I am really enjoying this Zorro series more than I thought I would. A good mix of fencing, horse riding, bandito action and 1800 California, Spanish drama plus good writing and art. I'm excited to start the next volume.
October 2, 2017
Part 2 of Matt Wagner's brilliant revival of Zorro.
Very enjoyable...
Very enjoyable...
February 22, 2019
A change in artists but still just as entertaining Volume One. Eagerly awaiting a chance to read Volume Three.
June 11, 2023
Good story
Will not disappoint. A must read as part of multiple volumes. Can't wait to start the next graphic novel in the series.
Will not disappoint. A must read as part of multiple volumes. Can't wait to start the next graphic novel in the series.
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October 30, 2024Just a ton of fun. Loved it.
February 27, 2025
A sharp Zorro story that is true to the hero’s pulpy origins. The artwork doesn’t always live up to Matt Wagner’s writing, but that doesn’t stop your enjoyment of rollicking adventure.
September 15, 2010
Author Matt Wagner trys to combines the best of Isabel Allende's fine novel adn the movie/television versions of Zorro and while it comes close it is not a complete success. Probably, IMO because of how much I liked Allende's book and her femal characters.
May 18, 2012
I love reading every single edition of this book series, as it let's me relive my childhood.
January 15, 2021
A not bad story, though not as good as others; that's mostly down to the art being so-so. Still, Zorro's a fun character, and getting to watch him do his thing is great fun.
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